Pro Team

Pro-Team

	Torie Blakemore – Head Professional Torie an Australian born International PGA coach began his coaching journey under David Johnson in Ascot, UK. He is also former assistant to Greg Hohnen at Killara GC in Sydney. Over his time Torie has been based at some of the world’s most prestigious courses including Wentworth, Stoke Park and The Buckinghamshire. Most recently Torie has been based in Southern China running privately owned academies out of Shahe Golf Club, Shenzhen. With over two decades of coaching experience, Torie brings a wealth of passion and knowledge to his role at Monash Country Club. His expertise covers a wide range of areas including one-on-one lessons, club fitting & assessments, group coaching, and on-course instruction. Torie’s responsibilities will extend beyond individual coaching as he takes on the exciting challenge the day-to-day operation of the proshop. These programs will be designed to guide and support members in achieving their golfing objectives. Torie will also work with the Junior Program, alongside Nathan & Kara, ensuring a well-rounded golfing education throughout the year. Torie’s enthusiastic and dedicated approach to golf makes him a valuable addition to our team. His determination to enhance the golfing journey for our members is clear, and he is eagerly looking forward to making a positive impact with members.

	Liam Shiels – Assistant Professional Liam’s golfing journey began with a successful five-year career at Pennant Hills, where he honed his skills and developed a love for working in a proshop & teaching. From there, he advanced to the role of Head Teaching Professional at Magenta Shores, a position he held for two years. His extensive experience across both roles has given him a deep understanding of the intricacies of the game, which he is excited to share with Monash members. When asked why he chose Monash, Liam cited the club’s strong culture and the state-of-the-art facilities. After gaining experience at other clubs, he wanted to return to the private club environment. Monash, with its exceptional facilities and welcoming atmosphere, was the perfect choice. His decision was also influenced by his wife’s work at Elanora Country Club, making the northern beaches a natural fit for the couple. Liam is passionate about both playing and teaching golf. His teaching philosophy is simple yet effective: “If you do something funky at set up, you will do something funky in your swing. So, let’s get your set up right.” He is available for lessons on most Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays.. Outside of golf, Liam enjoys a pint of Guinness and is an avid supporter of the Canberra Raiders in the NRL. When it comes to his favourite golf experiences, Lahinch Golf Club in Ireland tops the list of the best courses he’s played, and he admires Bob McIntyre as his favourite golfer.


	Nathan Cooke – Associate Professional Nathan Cooke, a 28-year-old from Mangrove Mountain, North of Sydney, who grew up riding horses on a property with my parents. Nathan lives in Terrigal on the Central Coast with his partner Alexandra. My grandfather Barry Cooke, a long-term member of Gordon Golf Club, inspired me to take up golf at Mangrove Mountain Golf Club. I recently completed a year at the PGA Performance Program in Sandhurst, Melbourne, and worked my way down to a handicap of scratch. As a 2nd year PGA Associate Professional Nathan has a passion for playing and teaching up and coming juniors.

	Kara Williams – Associate Professional Kara started playing golf at the age of six and joined Avondale Golf Club a few years later where she has represented the club on numerous occasions whilst being on scholarship. Since then, Kara has been a part of the Golf NSW High Performance Squad which has seen her represent Australia at various events around the world. Her amateur career highlights include captaining the NSW School Girls team to victory and being a key member of two Major Pennant, Eric Apperley and Junior Pennant winning teams. Kara achieved the remarkable feat of clinching both the Junior and Ladies Club Championship titles within the same year in 2018. Following her high school graduation, Kara temporarily shifted her focus away from golf, and in 2023, she successfully earned her Psychology Degree from university. Looking ahead, Kara is now dedicated to embarking on a journey to become a PGA member. Her path begins with an associate membership with the PGA of Australia in 2024, with the aim of using this opportunity as a steppingstone towards realizing her dream of a career playing golf on the tour.

	Julian Hyde – Casual Shop Attendant